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[deleted] t1_iuai8lx wrote

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DukeOfGeek t1_iubsbwa wrote

There was some comedian who's sketch was about how little the sentence for attempted murder was. It's like "What couldn't close the deal? Well you can go now, we'll catch up with you when you get it right".

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ameliajean t1_iudjx5w wrote

If this were the case, it would just encourage perpetrators to “finish the job” so to speak

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HammondAnanas t1_iub6ofn wrote

"Oh shit I missed my shot. Welp, since there's no difference in punishment I might as well keep trying till I get the kill."

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neerrccoo t1_iub7nmq wrote

Lol what? If someone is making the attempt to kill someone, they will have no problem with trying again

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HammondAnanas t1_iubbr4j wrote

Especially so when you've quashed any chance they'll turn back if they have a change of heart.

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stackjr t1_iublk2b wrote

Yes, because so many people that are actively trying to murder someone have a "change of heart".

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Kirminator t1_iubr35s wrote

Just think that dumbass probably votes.

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HammondAnanas t1_iudmpki wrote

All I'm trying to say is giving two severities of crimes the same consequence is going to kill any incentive to de-escalate the situation.

I honestly feel like your response is highly uncalled for, all things considered. I just wanted to provide a bit of perspective on what is clearly a very emotionally charged stance and here you are, contributing nothing more than insults.

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ameliajean t1_iudk0ix wrote

This is exactly why the laws are the way they are, idk why you’re downvoted

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HammondAnanas t1_iudmtz0 wrote

All I was trying to say is giving two severities of crimes the same consequence is going to kill any incentive to de-escalate the situation. I don't quite understand the response either. Maybe I could've served to word things better.

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yblame t1_iubv7m8 wrote

Teenagers get handled with kid gloves. Under 18? They know they can get away with it and earn respect from whatever gang they've been hanging around. Serving some time in juvie just makes them swagger a little more. What a lovely life

Edit.. just read the article again. One of these guys is 19. I guess he's still a teenager, technically. But a judge won't cut him slack for that. He's an adult, and gets the adult treatment now

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Bwembo t1_iud1yww wrote

I guess if he would not have worn his pants at half mast, they would not have been able to identify the underwear. I know you cannot blame the weed they found in the house on this, unless it was laced with something else.

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